Mexican Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa var. berlandieri)

Mexican Evening Primrose
Scientific Name: Oenothera speciosa var. berlandieri (Spach) Munz
Synonym: Oenothera berlandieri, Xylopleurum berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa var. childsii, Oenothera speciosa 'Rosea'
Family: Onagraceae

Oenothera berlandieri 'Siskiyou' in March Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: All zones
USDA: 7-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 0°F (-18°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Southeastern USA to Mexico
Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 15 inches tall (45 cm) 4 feet in diameter (120 cm); stolons
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water when established
Propagation: Seeds, divisions

This plant has very attractive pink flowers, but its untidy look make it more adapted to desert landscaping than to something more formal. When given more water, the plants blooms more freely, but may become invasive

Blooming Habits:
Contrarily to what its name indicates, the evening primrose blooms during the day.

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